Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $500 (29 Rentals)

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property at 5703 FM813

$690

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$690
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5703 FM813, Unit Apt 2

5703 FM813
WaxahachieTX75165

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The Terrace at Midtowne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace at Midtowne

991 Abigail WayMidlothian, TX 76065
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Midlothian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midlothian

1509 Ridgecrest DrMidlothian, TX 76065
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Lancelot Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancelot Villa

1401 N Clay StEnnis, TX 75119
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Carriage House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

606 W Main StWaxahachie, TX 75165
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Northtown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northtown Village

1231 W Us-287 BypWaxahachie, TX 75165
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113 NW Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

113 NW Main St

113 NW Main StEnnis, TX 75119
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property at 141 W Canton St

$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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141 W Canton St, Unit E

141 W Canton St
PalmerTX75152

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Cheapest Available Ellis County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ennis Place in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood priced from $999. Emerald Garden Apartments in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ennis Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The WillowsA11BR,1BA$1,074
Silverton Village2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,100
RidgewayA21BR,1BA$1,111
Bridgepoint1 Bed, 1 Bath C (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,119
Townhouse ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,150
Red Oak Town Village ApartmentsA1- Post Oak1BR,1BA$1,150
The Julian at South PointeA11BR,1BA$1,156
Bluebonnet RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,186

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,369. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Silverton Village starting at $1,250 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellis County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.32
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Grace TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.50
Grand Reserve Seniors - WaxahachieB1-602BR,1BA$1.59
RidgewayB12BR,1.5BA$1.67
Ennis TrailsA1-60%1BR,1BA$1.67
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Bridgepoint1 Bed, 1 Bath C (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.60
Ennis Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellis County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ellis County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ellis County is under $1,186.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellis County?

The cheapest apartment in Ellis County is Ennis Place which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Ellis County costs $13,177.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ellis County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 56 regular apartments in Ellis County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ellis County?

Cheap apartments in Ellis County have an average cost of $194 which is $12,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ellis County.

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